The Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, Admiral Stephen T. Koehler met with the Commander of the Navy, Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda at the Navy Headquarters today (20 Feb 26). Admiral Koehler arrived in Sri Lanka (19 Feb) on a three-day official visit

In a contribution to environmental conservation, the Sri Lanka Navy participated in a community outreach initiative on 19 Feb 26, aimed at preserving the ecological balance of the sacred Sri Pada (Adam’s Peak) precincts

A specialized Building Firefighting, High-Angle Rope Rescue and Building Rappelling Training Programme conducted for Marine personnel of the Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) was successfully concluded on 30 Jan 26 at the Fire School and Fire Tender Maintenance Squadron of the Sri Lanka Air Force Base Katunayake.

The 9^th Annual Academic Sessions of the Sri Lanka College of Military Medicine (SLCOMM) were held from 13 to 15 Feb 26 at the Eagles’ Ballroom of Water’s Edge Battaramulla, under the theme ‘Back to Basics: Reinforcing Foundational Readiness in Military Medicine

Marking the culmination of their basic training, 305 recruits of the Regular and 58 recruits of the Volunteer Naval Forces of the Sri Lanka Navy, marched out with pride in a vibrant passing out parade held at the main parade ground of SLNS Nipuna, Boossa on 13 Feb 26.

The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” which arrived in Sri Lanka for replenishment purpose, departed the island on 12 Feb 26. In accordance with naval tradition, the Sri Lanka Navy extended a customary farewell to the departing ship.

The Sri Lanka Navy has generated USD 598,250 in foreign exchange revenue within just four (04) months by independently facilitating Onboard Security Team (OBST) operations. This total revenue has been credited to the Government Consolidated Fund for the benefit of the national economy and public welfare. A press briefing regarding these operations was held today, (11 Feb 26), at the Department of Government Information, headed by the Navy’s Director General Operations.

The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel “SADH” arrived at the Port of Colombo on a logistics replenishment visit today (10 Feb 26). The Sri Lanka Navy welcomed the visiting ship in compliance with naval traditions.

In commemoration of the 78th Independence Day, the Sri Lanka Navy organized blood donation campaigns at Base Hospital Pulmudai, Trincomalee and Batticaloa Teaching Hospital on 02 and 05 Feb 26.

Demonstrating its ongoing dedication to public welfare and community development, the Sri Lanka Navy organized an essential life-saving and first aid training for local fishermen. The training session was held at the Cod Bay Fisheries Harbour, Trincomalee on 02 Feb 26.